With the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning, West Springfield junior Andre Marrero scored Jared Costa from third base on a sacrifice fly, plating the go-ahead run in a 4-3 victory over No. 9 Ludlow for the top-ranked Terriers Tuesday afternoon.

With the win, West Springfield improved to 10-2, 6-0 in the Valley League, and clinched a Division I playoff berth. The Terriers have already been notified by the MIAA that they are in contention for the Super 8 baseball tournament bid as well.

Zak Duval pitched a complete game to earn the win for West Side. He surrendered three runs on eight hits, while walking five, and fanning five more.

Nelson Mourao took the loss for Ludlow (8-6, 3-5), allowing four runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He also hit 2-for-4 and drove in two of the Lions' three runs.